Risham Maharaj
Risham Maharaj | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 11 February 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Langa Bodlani |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance |
| Spouse | Shikara Maharaj |
Risham Maharaj is a South African politician who has been a Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature since 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Alliance.
Political career
[edit]Maharaj was an active member of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal before he moved to Limpopo. He was the party's provincial managing director in the province before entering the Limpopo Provincial Legislature as a party representative in February 2019; he filled the casual vacancy that arose when Langa Bodlani resigned.[1] He was elected to a full term in the Provincial Legislature during the national and provincial elections held in May 2019.[2]
In 2020, Maharaj supported John Steenhuisen's successful campaign for DA leader.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Maharaj is married to Shikara.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "DA Provincial Managing Director joins ranks of MPLs". Review. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Provincial seats assigned - Gazette" (PDF). IEC. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Erasmus, Des (29 October 2020). "'Veteran's stripes' vs 'kind and fair'". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Sadike, Mashudu (5 July 2021). "Suspended Limpopo DA leader Jacques Smalle faces more corruption allegations". IOL. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Risham Maharaj at People's Assembly